Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in New Bern, North Carolina NC
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Ebb & Flow Counseling + Coaching
Psychologist, PsyD
We frequently work with couples facing infertility. Dr. Brookland also treats couples who need improved communication and conflict resolution skills.
14 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Relationships are special and take considerable work. It doesn't matter if you are seeking a therapist to help you early in your relationship before "stuff happens" or are trying to back up and address longer standing patterns, I can help you be a strong "Us". When working with relationships we are going to talk about ways to make you a team and help you improve the ways you talk with each other to increase your understanding. The Gottman's talk about "Masters" and "Disasters" - I can help you be the former.
18 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Jonathan Schmalz
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P
Relationships are central to knowing who we are and thus have an enormous impact on our mental health. We often downplay to ourselves that frequent or underlying problems in our relationships are "enough" to feel anxious, sad, or angry about. As a result we often misplace the source of distress solely upon personal failings. Much of my work focuses on helping you clarify what you want and need relationally, working out what is making it hard to communicate those wants and needs, and empowering you to try some new things with your loved ones.
15 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Having worked with hundreds of couples over the last 40 years, I have developed a set of beliefs or ideas which, if adopted, help to ensure that a relationship will last. Here is a list of them.
1) Arguing helps nothing, so don't do it.
I like to say that I never met the person who started the fight! When two people argue, each of them believes that he or she is merely reacting to something the other one did or said. Neither one believes that they started the fight; but it started somehow, didn't it? 2) It is better to be close than it is to be “right.”
Blaming each other for the argument is counterproductive. So is trying to change the other person's opinion. Most couples who argue, argue about whose perception is "correct," whose way of doing something is the "right" way, and so on. The only possible outcome of these arguments is that someone will be "right" and someone will be "wrong." Do you know anyone who enjoys being wrong? Most people will fight tooth and nail to avoid being "wrong." 3) Commitment is the Foundation of the Therapy.Commitment implies that you are in the relationship "come Hell or high water," barring certain behaviors your partner might do such as having an affair (although I have seen a number of relationships recover from those, too).
34 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Kahina Beasley
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Navigating relationship difficulties can be profoundly challenging for couples, often leading to feelings of disconnect and frustration. Understanding and resolving these issues typically requires exploring underlying dynamics and communication patterns within the relationship, a process best facilitated by a skilled professional. I offer couples counseling designed to provide a safe and supportive space for both partners to express their needs, fears, and desires openly. Through guided conversations and therapeutic techniques, we work together to strengthen your bond, improve communication, and foster a deeper understanding between you. This approach aims to equip you with the tools necessary for a healthier, more fulfilling relationship, helping you and your partner navigate the complexities of your connection with renewed compassion and commitment.
11 Years Experience